Keywords: Sorting
Item 31389
Sorting gap, North Lincoln, 1910
Contributed by: Lincoln Historical Society Date: 1910 Location: Lincoln Media: Photographic print
Item 8405
Cooks at Sorting Gap, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Patten Lumbermen's Museum Date: circa 1900 Location: Argyle Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
The paper mill on the Penobscot River in South Brewer, which became known as Eastern Fine Paper Co., began as a sawmill in 1884 and grew over the years as an important part of the economy of the region and a large presence in the landscape. Its closing in 2005 affected more than the men and women who lost their jobs.
Exhibit
Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.
Site Page
Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - -Across the Sea- a history through transportation
"… What is life like on a Maine island? What sort of person chooses to place six miles of water between themselves and "civilization?" The people of…"
Site Page
Historic Hallowell - Sweat on the Kennebec ~ Hallowell Steam and Boom Company
"The river is calm and workers are dressed in pants and long sleeved shirts. Hallowell was the location of the great sorting boom for down-river mills."
Story
I work as a Journeyman Mechanic, or Millwright at Catalyst
by Linda Deane
Working on a paper machine and as a Millwright can be challenging as a woman and a Union Rep.
Story
Starting Chebeague Island Oyster Company
by Caitlin Gerber
Farming oysters in Casco Bay
